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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Military Care Package Ideas

Deployment and being away from loved ones is challenging. We understand that separation can be tough, so that is why 108 Solutions is here to bring you some great ideas on what to send your loved ones while they are away. These ideas will make them feel more at home and comfortable.

Before you start packing, consider when you will be sending your package and how much it is going to cost you. You can go to your local post office and discuss flat rate prices for different size boxes and the price to send them to APO addresses. Keep in mind that sending to other countries can be costly, but manageable. You also want to keep in mind what items are not allowed to be sent nationwide and to other countries. Next, plan ahead how you will be packaging the items. This can include extra bubble wrap and packing peanuts to insure the items are safe and secure from breaking and/or spilling.

Now you can get creative. Think about the things that your loved one really enjoys. This can be their favorites including some of the following:
 

  • Snacks and drinks (cannot be alcohol related as it is not allowed to be shipped through mail)
  • Books and/or magazines
  • Games
  • Movies
  • CD’s


     
Send items that will make them remember home. Pictures, letters, and home videos are perfect examples. Also consider sending essentials that they can use. This can be a wide variety of bathroom products such as toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, q tips, etc. If you know their clothing size, you can send them extra t shirts, flip flops/shoes to use at work or in the showers, pants, and hats. And to insure their safety, send them antibacterial wipes and soaps to help keep them clean.

The most important thing is to just make each package personable and special to assure your dear ones that you are thinking about them. We hope that this article has given you some new ideas on what to send in Military Care Packages and stay tuned for our next article! Don't forget to subscribe to our blog for all your updated Military and Government information!

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